Mixed reactions to penalties for profanities

Do you find swearing offensive? Does blurting out the F-word warrant a $240 fine? We hit the streets to find out whether or not people agree with the Victorian Government's plan to penalise people for using swear words in a public place.

The State Government plans to introduce laws this week which will give police the power to issue on-the-spot fines of close to $240 to people caught using language that is considered indecent or offensive.

But with swear words being used in everyday language for many, there are questions around who decides what language is offensive and concerns about the law pushing Victoria one step closer towards 'nanny statehood'.

Hear from a cross-section of the Ballarat community about what they think of the new penalties.